Michelle Kassens, CNM

About Me:

While Michelle is passionate about all aspects of midwifery care, she particularly enjoys helping moms and babies be successful with breastfeeding. As a registered nurse, she obtained lactation certification through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. She continues to offer help and support to both new and experienced moms as they work through breastfeeding issues and celebrate successes. Michelle earned a bachelor of science in nursing from Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, and her master of nursing in midwifery from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. Before becoming a midwife, Michelle worked as a doula, nutritionist, and nurse. She has cared for patients in a variety of settings, including labor and delivery, postpartum, and NICU units. She has also cared for juvenile offenders in a facility setting and worked as a lead school nurse.